Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by Drew T — 19 Jan 2009
Brutal, compelling, stark--this early Kubrick World War I film holds up amazingly today. After a futile attack on the enemy line in the French trenches predictably fails, the deluded, sadistic general who orchestrated it forces the head of the troops, Colonel Dax (Douglas), to randomly pick three men from the first wave to execute, ensuring the protection of his reputation.
Brief film burns into the memory, making it somewhat difficult to watch without being emotionally affecting. Brilliant, simple portrait of the worst kind of injustice.
This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by Drew T on 19 Jan 2009.
Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.
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